Physics Studies - TAP/CSCU Transfer Degree, AA (PHYS-AA-TAP)

CT State Community College Catalog 2023-2024 New students enrolling for the first time in Fall 2023 will begin as students of Connecticut State Community College under this catalog.  Continuing students from one of the 12 community colleges will be transitioned into a CT State program in this catalog as of the start of the Fall 2023 term. The policies, courses and programs described are applicable as of the Fall 2023 term and may be updated as circumstances require.

The CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: Physics Studies, A.A. degree program prepares students primarily for transfer to complete a B.S. degree in physics. Graduates will receive a background in mathematics, science, and general education courses for seamless transfer of all credits and junior status in a B.S. degree at Connecticut State Universities.

Learning Outcomes:

Students completing this degree will be prepared to transfer to the CSUs as an incoming Junior, and will be able to:

• Communicate using terminology appropriate to Physics Studies.
• Understand conceptual, theoretical and experimental methods used in Physics, and their applications to other fields and disciplines
• Develop critical thinking, and analytical and computational problem-solving skills.
• Recognize the broader impact of Physics in Society.

With this degree you will be able to transfer to the following majors.
At Central Connecticut State University: Physics, B.S.
At Southern Connecticut State University: Physics, B.S. Physics, B.A.